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Community Happenings is an opportunity for all clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming up. Send us your happening by email to: [email protected] or by fax 038 427 596.

Clubs

The Skๅl Club of Pattaya and East Thailand will host their next monthly meeting on Thursday February 20 at the Art Caf้, 285/3 Soi 16 Naklua Road. Pre-lunch drinks from 12 midday and lunch from 12.30 p.m. Special guest speaker Ronelle Stossel. Confirmation of your attendance is required to facilitate catering arrangements. Email [email protected]

The Pattaya Squash Club meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Sports Center in the Ambassador City Hotel, Jomtien. There is no membership fee. For further information, call Bruce Madge on 06 051 5725 or John Nutkins on 09 260 9605.

Pattaya City Expats Club meets every Sunday morning at Henry J. Beans, Beach Road North Pattaya. Breakfast menu starts at 10 a.m., with either full breakfast, Thai dishes, or just tea/coffee. Meeting starts 11 a.m. with open forum, chance to ask a question, or just relax and meet new friends from around the world. Guest speaker Sunday 16th Feb, Wichai Punoi, on Thai Law. www.pattayaexpatsclub.com

The Pattaya International Ladies Club will host their next Coffee Morning and will celebrate Valentines Day at Starz Diner in the Hard Rock Hotel on Tuesday, February 18 from 10.30 a.m. till 12 noon. Ladies of all nationalities are cordially welcome.

Dining

Casa Pascal, just off 2nd Road across from Soi Post Office, hosts a Special Brunch every Sunday. Allow yourself to be pampered and enjoy the atmosphere with a complete international buffet and a free glass of house champagne. Service from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Price 490 baht. For more information, please call 038 723 660.

Chateau Dale Brasserie Restaurant will offer a set menu for Valentines Day, as follows: pea & ham soup followed by asparagus & cheese entree, a lemon sorbet and then either lasagna or masaman curry for the main course. Then a fresh fruit platter or Thai dessert and espresso coffee or tea. Ladies will receive a free rose, amidst a delightful setting around the pool at Chateau Dale. Chateau Dale is open 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is on the left towards Jomtien Beach, just before Thepprasit Road. Pan Pan Restaurant is opposite, and View Talay is next door. They would be pleased to receive your booking at the restaurant on tel. 038 364 148-50, ext. 4.

Have you tried the Deutsches Haus’ Riesen Schweinsbratwurst - a huge one-meter giant fried pork sausage? It’s now being served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut at the Deutsches Haus, Pattaya Beach Road, Soi 4.

Greg and his team at Greg’s Kitchen are proud to announce their new light lunch menu for only 159 baht, 12 noon till 5 p.m. All your favourites available either in full air-conditioning or outside on the terrace. Greg’s Kitchen is located on Pattaya Second Road, opposite Soi 6.

If you are looking for something different, try one of the exotic dishes at the Paradise Cafe and Grill Restaurant, such as fillet of ostrich, emus, crocodile, kangaroo and deer, each served with its own special sauce. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 11 p.m. Paradise Cafe and Grill is located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.

On Valentines Day Friday 14th February Shenanigans Pattaya will be holding a lovers evening Full International Carvery & Buffet including European & Asian dishes 495 baht for two as-much-as-you can eat including free lovers pre dinner cocktail and to finish your meal a romantic amaretto coffee. Shenanigans is located on Pattaya Second Road (in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa).

The picturesque setting at the Little Hill Resort & Restaurant is host to a romantic celebration set dinner for all lovers, young and old, from all nationalities, that would like to dine in Pattaya’s most romantic setting on St Valentines evening. All ladies will receive a red rose on the evening as a sign of love from their Valentines sweetheart. Please phone to make a reservation or call in to see us, we would love to see you: 038 734 485.

From February 14, Art Caf้ features selected paintings of April Turner, an artist well known in Germany for her abstract creations. Art Caf้ in Soi 16 off Naklua Road also offers a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine. In a colonial style house and surrounded by a huge garden, guests experience dedicated hospitality in the ambience of the good old days. In addition to the culinary relish, the painting gallery as well as the very different house band are points of attraction. The music plays every evening between 7 and 10 p.m. except on Mondays. Art Caf้ is open daily from 11 a.m. till late. Reservations, especially on the weekends are recommended. Tel 0-3836-7652, Email: [email protected]

Events

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one at No. 43 Italian Bistro, Kanary Bay, Rayong. Enjoy a carefully prepared special love buffet dinner with live serenades in a romantic candle-lit atmosphere this Friday, February 14. Every lady will receive a surprise gift. For reservation call 038 804 4844.

Celebrate Valentines Day for lovers with a romantic set menu for two, including 2 glasses of wine and a complimentary rose for your lady. This offer is available at the Sala Rim Nam (Thai cuisine), the Rice Mill (Chinese cuisine) and Benihana (American-Japanese Steakhouse). For reservations please contact the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, tel. (038) 412 120.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 at La Gritta Italian Restaurant, Amari Orchid Resort, North Pattaya. Get into the mood for love at Pattaya’s most romantic restaurant. The “lover’s menu” is the perfect aphrodisiac. Chef Rick will surprise you with his new creations and signature dishes such as jumbo shrimp ravioli and red snapper lasagna. You’re bound to win over your lover’s heart by candlelight. As the perfect end to the evening, every lady will receive a red rose. Tel. +66 (0) 3842 8161, fax: +66 (0) 3842 8165 email: [email protected] Website: www.amari.com

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Montien Hotel Pattaya. Dazzle your loved one on the 14th of February with a romantic candle-lit 5-course dinner at La Mer Restaurant. Dinner also includes a glass of Kir Royal each and a rose for the lady. Available from 6:30 p.m. till 11 p.m. For reservations, please call (038) 428155-6 ext. 1620 or 1621.

“Rock Your Valentine’s” at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya with choices of atmosphere February 14-15. Starz Diner offers Valentine’s buffet with 2 complimentary glasses of wine, Hard Rock chocolates for ladies and musicians to serenade love songs at the tables. Hard Rock Cafe presents “love set menu” for dinner. Rock the night away with “Elizabeth” Thai band and rocktail of the month is: “Is this Love?”. Poolside Cabanas has created a private romantic candlelit dinner under the stars by the pool. Set dinner for 2 persons includes 2 complimentary glasses of wine and Hard Rock chocolates for ladies. For more information and hotel reservations, please call 038 428755-9, fax 038 421673, e-mail: rooms.pattaya@hard rockhotels.net website: www.hardrockhotels.net

Art Caf้ features selected paintings of April Turner, an artist well known in Germany for her abstract creations from February 14. Art Caf้ in Soi 16 off Naklua Road also offers a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine. In a colonial style house and surrounded by a huge garden, guests experience dedicated hospitality in the ambience of the good old days. In addition to the culinary relish, the painting gallery as well as the very different house band are points of attraction. The music plays every evening between 7 and 10 p.m. except on Mondays. Art Caf้ is open daily from 11 a.m. till late. Reservations, especially on the weekends are recommended. Tel 0-3836-7652, Email: [email protected]

Entertainment

Things are really going with a swing in the Queen Victoria Inn, you can now pop in for a few drinks and practice your putting skills on the mini indoor putting green at the same time. For residents, they now have a mini gym comprising 12 different activities to tone up and lose a few kilos then head downstairs to the bar and put them back on again! Don’t forget the regular Saturday curry club, authentic Indian style curries with all the bits and pieces, ideal for Saturday big screen football.

Sunday Afternoon Jazz at Baan Buraran, Km 166, Bangsaray. Come and enjoy great music and a feast of Italian pasta. From 1 p.m. till late. For reservations and directions call 01 782 1431. Visit the website: www.buraran.com

Rose is the new mocking bird at the Captain’s Corner, nightly from 8.30 p.m. Sweet soothing music. The BBQ buffet, “Eat All You Can” steaks and seafood is on nightly from 18:00. For free transportation within the Jomtien-Pattaya area, call 038 364318. Captain’s Corner is located on the road leading from South Pattaya to Jomtien, just past the 3rd Road overpass.

Carnival Time at Henry J. Beans Bar & Grill, throughout February at the Amari Orchid Resort, North Pattaya. Hank celebrates the Carnival Rio style. Enjoy Latin and South American cuisine washed down with Margaritas, Tequila and great music. Do not miss a crazy evening with Hank! Tel. +66 (0) 3842 8161, fax: +66 (0) 3842 8165 email: [email protected] Website: www.amari.com

Valentine Special Belgian Beer Tasting Afternoon on Friday 14th of February, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant. 15 different Belgian beers to taste with option to buy. Free snacks - invitation and reservation only. Please call Patrick 01 687 2410.

Bangkok & Beyond

Full Moon Meditation on the beach by the International Meditation Club. Learn total relaxation, accumulate mind power, attain techniques to the ultimate wisdom, practice mental purification, balance reasons and emotions, let go of ego, problems solving and more. A relaxing Meditation Retreat on the private beaches of Eurasia Resort Hotel Cha-am with a well known meditation master Dr. Maha Tuan February 17 - 19. Price of 5,500 includes deluxe coach transportation BKK-Cha-am-BKK, 3 days / 2 nights double occupancy hotel accommodation, seven meals, meditation course (six classes in English only). Limited space available! Confirmed commitment required by February 7. For more information contact Tony at 01 622 4507, email: [email protected]